GAVIN JOHNSON says that any set of OHS competencies developed by a potential New Zealand HaSPA should take into account our key industry sectors and their risk cultures.

JACKIE BROWN-HAYSOM tells how an award-winning driver induction programme has had significant benefits for all involved.

Occupational health – too hard? Always the bridesmaid to safety? Not so says IAN BARTLETT, who offers seven steps to help you get health to the altar.

ANDREA ‘t MANNETJE reports on recent New Zealand research which shows more awareness of workplace carcinogens is urgently needed.

We invited five people to respond to this question: You have been appointed to head up the occupational health unit within WorkSafe New Zealand. Congratulations! What are your priorities for the first 12 months?

PETER BATEMAN reports on an award-winning initiative which really got people talking about health and safety.

The winner of the small business category in this year’s Safeguard awards is a residential construction company that punches well above its weight. JACKIE BROWN-HAYSOM reports.

In a little over a year the HSE Act will be replaced by a new statute with far greater penalty provisions. ANDREW SHAW and GLENN JONES predict a significant rise in fines handed down.

What is the scope of practice of a generalist OHS practitioner? TONY RIGG considers the options and arrives at a position.

Dr BILL GLASS summarises the estimated burden of asbestos-related disease in the period 1992 – 2012.

The availability of sun protective gear in the context of a sun-safety culture offers real benefits to outdoor workers, report ANTHONY REEDER, BRONWEN McNOE and BARB HEGAN.

GREGOR COSTER sets out WorkSafe NZ’s vision, purpose, values, and five key ways of working.

JOHN BEAGLEHOLE looks forward to ACC playing its part in the emerging new health and safety era.

Summary MBIE’s High Hazards Unit recently prosecuted two companies after an incident where a worker on a drill site narrowly escaped death after a drill pipe fell onto his crane cabin.

SUSAN REID describes how a workplace trainer helped get better access to healthcare for a gout sufferer, and boosted awareness of this common and debilitating condition in his workplace.

JUDITH COLLINS meets a remarkable young man and reflects on the importance of resilience.